Theresa Beer is a communications and policy specialist with the David Suzuki Foundation in Vancouver where she has worked on climate, nature and sustainable communities over the past 11 years. She has an M.A. in Journalism and has worked in local government, union, education and health sectors on topics ranging from drug policy, to housing and sustainability, to advocacy for public schools. She is passionate about kayaking on the West Coast, cross country skiing, international film and live music events.